chiku-desktop

Cheap train tickets from Wakefield to Loughborough

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.

Best Travel Options

We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

Wakefield to Loughborough Train Timetable

No preview is currently available. Please try another date or search the full schedule.

Trip Summary

24 trains operate daily from Wakefield to Loughborough. The train trip from Wakefield to Loughborough is usually about 3 hours and 22 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest CrossCountry + Connections train can get you there in as little as one hour and 29 minutes.

Distance64 mi (103 km)
Fastest train1h 29m
Lowest price£38.81
Most frequent serviceNorthern Rail + Connections
Train lines3

Wander into savings:
Get deals in your inbox!

Sign up to get the latest deals on bus & train tickets sent directly to you.

Which train should you take from Wakefield to Loughborough?

There are 3 train lines with service from Wakefield to Loughborough. Northern Rail + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 19 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
CrossCountry + Connections31h 41m£38.81
London North Eastern Railway + Connections22h 13m£38.81
Northern Rail + Connections193h 45m£38.81
  • CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Wakefield to Loughborough start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Loughborough. CrossCountry + Connections in Wakefield leaves from Wakefield Westgate . And in Loughborough trains arrive at Loughborough Train Station .

    From Wakefield to Loughborough train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 1 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Loughborough faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 29 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, CrossCountry + Connections offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Loughborough.

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.

  • Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Wakefield to Loughborough start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Loughborough. Northern Rail + Connections in Wakefield leaves from Wakefield Kirkgate and 2 other stations. And in Loughborough trains arrive at Loughborough Train Station .

    From Wakefield to Loughborough train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 3 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Loughborough faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 29 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Northern Rail + Connections offers 19 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Loughborough.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Wakefield to Loughborough

The distance between Wakefield and Loughborough is approximately 64 miles, or 103 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 29 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Wakefield to Loughborough. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Wakefield at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Wakefield?

Main departure station: Wakefield Kirkgate

Wakefield has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Loughborough.

All train stations in Wakefield:

  • Wakefield Kirkgate

  • Wakefield Westgate

  • Sandal & Agbrigg

Where is the train station in Loughborough?

Main arrival station: Loughborough Train Station

Loughborough has one train station.

Train stations in Loughborough:

  • Loughborough Train Station

Get around town with Moovit

Download Moovit to see all of your local transit options in Loughborough. Download here

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.